They match the three inflection points of the female body shape. Take off your clothes. It is not the widest part of the body as most people generally think of a hipthe hip is measured at 7 8 inches from the waist which is the narrowest part of your torso. Hold the start of the tape measure on one hip wrap it around your buttocks and around your other hip and then back to where you started. It is also often used in womens personal ads or internet profiles to indicate their appearance. Remove your outer garments such as your pants and shirt.
Getting an accurate hip measurement 1. Find a full length body mirror. Although the hips are easier to measure by yourself than other areas of the body a. Ensure the tape is held snugly around your skin but resist the temptation to pull it too tightly. You measure your hips it the. How to take measurements.
Use a tape measure to check the distance around the smallest part of your waist just above your belly button. Make sure the tape is level and not twisted. You can leave on thin underwear and. This is your waist circumference. The measuring tape you bring around your waist should sit. Bustwaisthip measurements informally called vital statistics and body measurements are a common method of specifying body proportions for the purpose of fitting clothes.
Then measure the distance around the largest part of. Place your feet. Your hip measurement should include your buttocks and hips. Measure at the fullest point of your bust with a soft measuring tape. Your waist is the narrowest part of your torso. Some have a protruding tummy which makes this portion the widest part of their body some thicker thighs.
Make sure that the tape is not too tight by.